Seven-month-old girl killed in Portland family-dog attack
Portland police said the family dog entered through a rear door and killed the infant; the mother was also injured and the dog was euthanized by officers.
Incident summary
Portland police said a family dog gained access to the home through a rear door and attacked a 7-month-old girl, killing her. A family member told WSMV the dog was an English Mastiff. The child’s mother was also injured and expected to recover. Officers euthanized the dog at the home because it was still exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Responding officers euthanized the dog because police said it remained aggressive. The police investigation was ongoing; no criminal charge was established in the reviewed reports.
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WSMV, citing Portland Police and family members, reported that a 7-month-old girl died after a family dog entered through a rear door and attacked her; the mother was also injured. A family member identified the dog as an English Mastiff.
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- Dog euthanized after attacking, killing baby in Middle Tennessee, police sayLocal television reporting citing Portland Police Department · 2026-04-20
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